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Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Boca Raton?

Updated 2026-10-14 · Sources read 2026-10-14

What does Boca Raton print about cutting down a tree?

Below, Boca Raton speaks for itself on removing a tree, quoted from its Code of Ordinances (Municode) as read on 2026-10-14. The line below is copied exactly from our archived copy of that source; towns amend these rules, so open the source before you rely on it.

Sec. 27-66. - Required.
No person, directly or indirectly, shall cut down, destroy, remove or move, or effectively destroy through damaging, any tree, specimen tree or historic tree, mangrove tree or natural beach dune vegetation situated on property described in section 27-39 without first obtaining a tree permit.

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Which further lines on tree removal does Boca Raton print?

Here are more of Boca Raton's own lines on tree removal, from its Code of Ordinances (Municode) (read 2026-10-14). Every quoted line keeps the wording, numbering and spelling of the archived source.

Sec. 27-45. - Tree and vegetation protection.
(6) Unless otherwise authorized by the tree removal permit, no soil shall be removed from within the drip line of any tree that is to remain at its original location.
When the circumference of an area of protected vegetation is less than 200 linear feet, a protective barrier shall be placed around the groups of vegetation that are indicated to remain.
Sec. 27-74. - Requirements for issuance of permits for relocation or replacement.
(1) Pursuant to an application for a tree permit, the applicant may be required, where practical, to relocate a tree being removed to an appropriate new location on the site.

What other text on tree removal does Boca Raton publish?

Here are more of Boca Raton's own lines on tree removal, from its Code of Ordinances (Municode) (read 2026-10-14). Every quoted line keeps the wording, numbering and spelling of the archived source.

Sec. 27-75. - Hazardous trees exempt from written permit.
If any tree is determined to be in a hazardous or dangerous condition so as to endanger the public health, welfare or safety, and requires immediate removal without delay, verbal authorization may be given by the development services department and the trees removed without obtaining a written permit as herein required.

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